US Bridges

Beatty Road over Mid-County Expressway

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Smedley Park 34G03 · Structure no. 000000000015267

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,909
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beatty Road over Mid-County Expressway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beatty Road over Mid-County Expressway in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,909 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,711 by 2032. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBeatty Road
CrossesMid-County Expressway
LocationSmedley Park 34G03
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.92873, -75.36257
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,909 (2024)
Projected traffic3,711 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beatty Road over Mid-County Expressway built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beatty Road over Mid-County Expressway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Beatty Road over Mid-County Expressway carry?

About 2,909 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beatty Road over Mid-County Expressway?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Beatty Road over Mid-County Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.